Illinois governor hopefuls launch new accusations

CHICAGO — Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner (ROW'-nur) are leveling a new accusations against each other in the race for Illinois governor.

Quinn said Friday that Rauner is dodging responsibility for "troubling" business dealings.

A former CEO and trader for a broker-dealer formed by Rauner's private equity firm were indicted this week on securities fraud. They're accused of concealing fees charged to clients.

Rauner spokesman Mike Schrimpf says they were "rogue employees" who were fired when wrongdoing surfaced.

Rauner's campaign is accusing Quinn of more patronage hiring.

The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises reports (http://bit.ly/1ydh2sG ) Quinn's Illinois Department of Transportation gave an $80,000-a-year job to someone who was chairman of a campaign fund with close ties to the governor.